Staying beautifully radiant

Samantha Bernardo shares her beauty tips 

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

In a recent interview, Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo shared some sound beauty tips that could easily be part of everyone's daily regimen.

"You need to drink lots of water, even if we are at home. Sometimes, when the weather is nippy, we forget to drink it. Stick to the habit of hydrating. As we age, our skin textures starts to wrinkle due to lack of moisture."

Since our bodies are made up of 70 per cent of water, it only follows that we need to replenish what we lost through sweating and excretion. The adage 'water is life' makes sense in all aspects of consideration.

"You also need to remove your makeup before sleeping," suggested the Palaweña beauty.

At times, especially when we're too tired from work, we let makeup stay on our faces throughout the night. In anticipation for a cleansing regimen that would take time away from your precious sleep, carry wet tissues with a vial of makeup remover or cold cream and start peeling away color from your face while in transit to your respective homes. Or you may do it in your washroom visit prior to taking your ride home. But of course, nothing beats the routine of actually washing your entire face before hitting the sack.

In the same interview, Sam was also asked, "If you could ransack a department store, where would you go and what would you take?"

Her instant reply was "makeup."

"I'm running out of it and at the same time, I really need it. I didn't see the importance of it because of staying at home most of the time. But now that it's on sale, I feel like I can hoard and really save a lot."

Makeup, maquillage, or it's idiomatic equivalent 'war paint' are necessary tools of a woman's trade. They not only give color to one's visage but could complement, perfectly, a mood or a look you want to put across.

"Try on and search for colors that would sync in with your own style. Wear what's comfortable and what you love - something flattering!"

It may take time to find that perfect mix of colors that would sit perfectly on your face. But with constant practice and experimentation, you'll get the hang of it. And when you do, everything becomes a piece of cake.

Like a painting, makeup works well on a clear face. Your canvas must be free of imperfections, that's why you also need to have a daily routine to take care of it - from proper food to hydration to moisturization.

"And if you're an island girl like me, always protect yourself from the sun. If you're going outdoors, rub some sunscreen on your face, arms, and legs. On a day at the beach, if you're taking a stroll under the sun, you may wanna cover up with a caftan or balmacaan, aside from wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses," advised Sam.

For more of her beauty tips and regimen, follow Samantha in any of her social media pages and channels.